fbpx
A picture of a pilot close up flying a bush plane over the African savanna. He is wearing an orange hat. THere is text overlay saying: The World VEgan Travel Podcast Season 4 episode 2 JC De Clerk, Namibia: The safari destination you need to know about.

S4 Ep2 Namibia – The Safari Destination You Need To Know About | JC De Klerk

Introducing JC De Klerk

In today’s episode, we’ll be talking with JC De Klerk. JC is the owner of Air Safaris 269. JC is a long-time vegan and pilot, who after flying very large planes around Asia for 16 years, he decided to come back home to Southern Africa.

Fast forward just 18 months, JC has set up a company where he flies travels on some absolutely amazing air safari tours around his country of birth Namibia! Perhaps you are like me and don’t know much about this country, listen on and learn a little bit about why Namibia is really such a unique and special place. I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did. As you are listening, go take a look at the show notes, look at the beautiful pictures which will make Namibia come to life, even more, check out JC’s website and also give him a follow on social media.

MIddle age man and woman wearing hats sitting on top of a Namibian sand dune with dunes in the background.
Credit: JC De Klerk
Two small penguins in the grass with the text: Learn about our vegan tours to South Africa

Timestamps

  • 5:58 JC’s vegan story
  • 15:43 All about Namibia
  • 27:18 Infrastructure and safety
  • 31:44 Possible itineraries
  • 41:58 Future plans for Air Safaris 269

Other World Vegan Travel content connected with this episode

A small bush plane that has just landed with dust behind it.The lights are on due to it being dusk.
Credit: JC De Klerk
two small penguins on the beach with the text: Learn more about our vegan tours to South Africa

Connect with JC

Only a few rooms left!
Joyful Vegan Alsace 2023

MAGICAL CHRISTMAS IN PARIS & ALSACE with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

From$5,895

10-17 December, 2023
8 Days, 7 Nights
Group size: 18-28
100% vegan local French cuisine
Explore quaint Christmas markets
Visit a bears & wolves sanctuary!

Book your trip!

MOUNTAIN GORILLAS & CHIMPANZEES IN RWANDA with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

From$13,999$13,499

24 Nov – 3 Dec, 2024
9 Days, 8 Nights
Group size: 14-24
The absolute trip of a lifetime!
Stay in incredible 5-star resorts
Track chimpanzees and Dian Fossey’s mountain gorillas!

Book your trip!

Kilimanjaro Full Moon Summit: Vegan Trekking & Wildlife Safari Adventure

From$8,999$8,499

12-23 August 2024
100% vegan meals on the mountain!
Trek the 8-day Lenosho route
Comfortable tents & mattress
Deluxe accommodation before & after the trek
a safari day before the trek!

Waiting List

BOTSWANA SAFARI ADVENTURE with acclaimed wildlife photographer Jennifer Hadley

From$9,995

29 Oct – 6 Nov, 2024
9 Days, 8 Nights
Group size: max 21
Remote luxurious safari lodges
Our very own wildlife photographer!
Safari activities on land & water

Book your trip!
Botswana & Cape Town - new trip

BOTSWANA & CAPE TOWN: EXPLORING AFRICA’S WILDLIFE THE VEGAN WAY

From$9,695$9,195

6-14 Nov, 2024
9 Days, 8 Nights
Group size: max 22
Luxurious safari lodges & hotels
Visit penguins in Cape Town
Safari activities on land & water

Sign up to be notified first!

COMING SOON: THE BEST OF THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE: Paris, Loire & Dordogne

This trip is still in the planning stage, but you can expect:

Scheduled for September 2025
100% vegan local French cuisine
stay in a château!
Visit castles and medieval villages
17,000 year-old prehistoric cave art
Visit & tasting at a Loire winery

Leave a Reply

Categories

Archives

Proceed Booking